RETAbet Bilbao Basket visits Real Madrid, current leader of the competition, to try to fight in a game that is expected to be very complicated and in which maximum concentration and intensity will be essential during the 40 minutes.
MIBs still believe
After beating Hereda San Pablo Burgos, the men in black face this Thursday at 9:15 p.m. a major challenge in their visit to the Wizink Center. They are aware that the situation is still complicated, but they are very motivated and excited to compete against one of the best teams in Europe to try to get a little closer to the goal. Alex Mumbrú has all the players in the squad available except the injured Jonathan Rousselle and Tomeu Rigo.
Real Madrid, a European giant
The team led by Pablo Laso needs no introduction. It is one of the largest on the continent, with a large squad made up of top-level players. He is having a very good season. They managed to win the Endesa Super Cup, in the Copa del Rey they reached the final and in the Euroleague they pushed the almighty Anadolu Efes to the limit in the playoffs. In terms of ACB, they are leaders of the competition with 30 wins and 2 losses. They arrive after losing their last game at home to Valencia Basket (69-79). In the first round match, the Whites beat RETAbet Bilbao Basket in Miribilla in an even match (83-85). Center Walter Tavares (PIR 19.2), point guard Nico Laprovittola (PIR 11) and power forward Trey Thompkins (PIR 10.9) are his three best players so far in the league.
Alex Mumbrú statements post match vs Hereda San Pablo Burgos
“Let’s see if we can recover as soon as possible. A very physical match awaits us against Real Madrid. We have been without thinking about the other teams or what could happen for a long time. It is something we have learned in this difficult year. In these circumstances it was very easy to let go, lower your arms, but the team is fighting to the fullest. We would love to experience this with our people. Seeing them cheering would give us a shot of energy that would make no difference to COVID or our physical condition ”.
Ondrej Balvin statements post match vs Hereda San Pablo Burgos
“We are risking our lives. We are holding on to everything we can to try to survive. We depend on ourselves. We cannot look for excuses. Neither Covid nor injuries. Those of us who took to the field went out to fight. I remember the victory of Manresa in Madrid with which they were saved after a comeback. It does not matter the rival or the budget. It matters how you want to play, how you want to fight. If you leave the blood, sweat and skin, you can win anyone ”.
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